Events Preceding the Birth of Nathan

The boys were dropped off at our house at bedtime the night before the big event.
Mom and Nathan got a big hug.

Andrew and Josh were up early, ate breakfast, and were ready to load up by 7 a.m.

Patiently waiting with Grandpa before we knew anything...we were only told that Katie
had been taken back to O.R. and if we would stay around in the hall we would see her before
they would......this was the information given from the nurses in the postpartum area.

A little funny....the shades were down in the nursery and we had been waiting for what
seemed like forever...I kept looking between the blinds for a baby. Finally, I saw one and could only see enough to know there was a baby and I could see his little chin......I could just tell that had to be him....the "chin thing", you know. I went back to the postpartum nurses and said, "I think that is our baby in there, because I recognize the chin.....could you please open the blinds". They said, "if there is a baby in there, it is yours, because she (Katie) is the only one back there". They opened the blinds up and there was the boy's new brother and their Daddy.......what a treat!

More of the Day's Events

The boys are proud and full of amazement!

Nathan getting checked over and bathed

Snug as a Bug in a Rug!

Thankfulness!

Just a brief note to Praise the Lord for answered prayer. Thank you each and every one for checking in and praying. Nathan, Mom & Dad will be home later today. He is beautiful and healthy.

A Few More Pictures of the Day

This kid is strong...grabbing the side of the bed, already!

Big boy...huge feet!

Precious!

Daddy still making calls to announce the arrival!

Little brother is pretty proud of him too!

The boys are going to be great brothers....I can just tell already. They were so excited last night and all day today....right now they are really tired.
Please see the other pictures and details below in the last post.

Nathan has Arrived!

Nathan Luke

Mom is very pleased and much more physically comfortable now!

Check those dimples!

The biggest brother is really proud!

We are thrilled! Nathan arrived at 8:38 a.m. this morning....weighing 8 pounds, 5 1/2 ounces and 19 inches long. He has a little brown hair....does not seem to look like either brother at this point, and is just a beautiful baby with gorgeous dimples...and of course a slight resemblance of the "Osburn" chin. Mother and baby are doing great! I would like to send anyone that may be interested a SmileBox announcement if you will send your e-mail address to me....Stephanie, I particularly thought of you...I don't have your e-mail address. I know there are other friends of Katie's as well. SmileBox does not show up as well on the blog as per email. In the mean time I have about 65 pictures, but okay, I will not post all of them here and now....don't want to wear everyone out. I will post some more soon.

Coming Soon! Stay Tuned

We are full of anticipation, excited, a bit anxious, and some nervousness about the upcoming event Thursday. We will get to meet the new baby in about 36 hours or so. The big brothers are ready, and Katie is very ready. Grandma is beside herself. Craig has been working long hours and I have not seen him, but I know he and his side of the family must be experiencing some of the same emotions. Please pray for Katie's request regarding the spinal block and a safe delivery. Pray for calmness and relief of anxiety for all of us.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God".

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4: 6,7

I am feeling better now......scripture always helps.

We know He is with us.

I will post pictures as soon as I return home. Please check back.